Police say Lopez-Ruiz, who was set to begin her first season with the Miami Heat Dancers, was riding her motorcycle in the 700 block of E. Sunrise Boulevard when she was struck by a Mercedes driven by Careaga.

Police say Careaga drifted out of his lane when he hit the 22-year-old, who was thrown from her motorcycle and died at the scene.

Jury Selection Begins in Heat Dancer Trial

Jury selection has begun in the trial of a man charged with DUI manslaughter in the Fort Lauderdale crash that killed Miami Heat dancer Nancy Lopez-Ruiz. NBC 6's Hank Tester spoke with mother Adela Lopez about the start of the trial. (Published Monday, March 17, 2014)

Careaga told officers he'd had two vodka drinks before the incident after being arrested, police said. Authorities said Careaga had a blood alcohol level of .28 at the time of the crash, more than twice the legal limit in Florida.